Sat Nov 30 14:22:43 UTC 2024: ## Jharkhand Thrashes Arunachal Pradesh in SMAT 2024; Ishan Kishan Blasts 77 Runs
**Ranchi, Nov 29:** Jharkhand registered a resounding victory over Arunachal Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024 on Friday, chasing down the target of 94 runs in a mere 4.3 overs. Ishan Kishan spearheaded the dominant chase, smashing 77 runs off just 23 balls at a breathtaking strike rate of 334, including 9 sixes and 5 fours. This explosive innings helped Jharkhand win by 10 wickets.
Arunachal Pradesh, batting first, managed only 93 runs in their 20 overs. Their highest scorer was Akshay Jain with 14 runs, while none of their other batsmen reached double figures. Anukul Roy (4 wickets) and Ravi Kumar Yadav (3 wickets) were the pick of the Jharkhand bowlers.
This win comes just ahead of the IPL 2025 auction, where Ishan Kishan was purchased by Sunrisers Hyderabad for a staggering ₹11.25 crore.
In other SMAT news, Delhi’s bowlers created a unique record in their match against Manipur, with all 11 players bowling at least one over. Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya continued his stellar form for Baroda, hitting four sixes in an over for the second time in three days, leading his team to a 7-wicket victory over Tripura.
**(Note: The final paragraph regarding the Congress party’s CWC meeting was omitted as it is unrelated to the sporting news.)**
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